LIVE Hull Fair 2016 opening night

Hull Fair officially opens tonight, promising a week-long festival of thrills, bright lights and of course, patty and chips.
Thousands are expected to pile through the gates this evening as the annual event returns for yet another year.
The Fair is the largest travelling one of its kind in Europe and will run for a full eight days in the city, finishing on Saturday, October 15.
With 300 rides and numerous other stalls and attractions, as well as plenty of food and drink, the Fair is one of the most hotly anticipated fixtures on the Hull calendar.
We'll be bringing you live coverage from the... read more

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